Frank Gasiorowski, Jr

Frank Gasiorowski Jr., 68, a 47 year resident of Glen Burnie, died October 15 at his home surrounded by his family. After a second diagnosis of small cell prostate cancer back in April, Frank was given just 21 days to live. With the assistance of Doctors and nurses along with the support of family and many friends, Frank was able to turn those 21 days into 6 precious months.

He was born February 5, 1946, in Baltimore, to Frank Gasiorowski (late) and Agnes Gasiorowski, attended Baltimore City School, Baltimore Junior College, University of Baltimore and Maryland Institute of Art (MICA). In 1967, he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy McGuire, before entering the US Army at Fort Bragg, NC. His loving wife Nancy passed, after 43 years of marriage, on November 22, 2010 from Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Frank was awarded with the Rotary Paul Harris Fellow Award for his years as a dedicated Rotarian.

After receiving his second diagnosis with terminal prostate cancer in 2014, Frank responded to the adversity, by starting Heart Hugs: www.hearthugsandhands.org

Frank is survived by his three daughters, Christine Young (Eric) of Grasonville, Cynthia Owens (Michael Merryman) of Abingdon and Dawn Gasiorowski (Robert Blizzard) of Severna Park; eight grandchildren, Chelsea Owens of Abingdon, Heather , Megan , Benjamin and Christopher Young of Grasonville, MD, Rachael, Drake and Derek Blizzard; two brothers John Gasiorowski and Tony Gasiorowski and a sister Joyce Crook.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Frank Gasiorowski at http://www.gofundme.com/fieeic to help with medical and funeral expenses. For more information go to www.giveahearthug.com

Luncheon being held at Holy Trinity Hall at 12:30 pm.

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